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as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
my admiration for her increased when I discovered she had learned English only since coming to the U.S.
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as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
gaped in admiration as one flower-bedecked float after another paraded past them
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Recent Examples of admiration
This story captures the dilemma many organizations face in the AI era—admiration for the technology is widespread, but tangible business impact is what really matters.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
While holding both Barrymore’s hand and Glinda’s wand from The Wizard of Oz ( yes, really — a museum loaned it out), Grande expressed her admiration for the talk-show host and fellow former child star.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
What begins as admiration and a desire to help Téophane’s campaign soon spirals into an all-consuming obsession, leading to a deadly ride in this intense psychological Ripley-style thriller, accordion to WBD.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
This CeCe keeps Chadwick on his toes, physically and intellectually, which results in more than the typical respect and admiration that can grow between mentor and mentee.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
While holding both Barrymore’s hand and Glinda’s wand from The Wizard of Oz ( yes, really — a museum loaned it out), Grande expressed her admiration for the talk-show host and fellow former child star.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
What begins as admiration and a desire to help Téophane’s campaign soon spirals into an all-consuming obsession, leading to a deadly ride in this intense psychological Ripley-style thriller, accordion to WBD.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
This CeCe keeps Chadwick on his toes, physically and intellectually, which results in more than the typical respect and admiration that can grow between mentor and mentee.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiration
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Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre has nothing but respect for Charlie Sheen.Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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To watch Wilson’s play unfold—whether onstage or on the screen— is to feel the intensity of his respect for Bearden’s artistry, and for the musical traditions imbued in both of their works.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from every corner of a crowded press box.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Belichick showed up to the amazement of his squad dressed in a full pirate outfit with his then-wife Debby Clarke Belichick.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Providing a vehicle through which consumers can understand the geography, geology and microclimate of specific areas of the appellation certainly cultivates a greater understanding of and appreciation for the wines.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a token of appreciation for participating in their initiative for a greener future, participants can get 15% off their next purchase of $50 or more.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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The world will still exceed my comprehension and astonishment by orders of magnitude.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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What ensues is a series of astonishments—a flexing of muscles not often associated with our too-sedate conceptions of Iranian auteur cinema.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
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With regard to controlling that crucial body of water, a year ago this month Mohammad Reza Naqdi issued a threat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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What’s important is that the rate of acceptance with regard to ChatGPT hardly won’t stop with ChatGPT, or for that matter, TikTok.John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But there is one perennial tradition that conjures winter wonderment just as well: ice skating in the city’s Union Square.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Again, Adams brings that right mix of tenderness and annoyance, between holy wonderment and existential boredom.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2024
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The economist has won praise from US President-elect Donald Trump, whose government efficiency tsars, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, appear keen to replicate his budget cuts in the United States.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although his nominee for Labor secretary has won bipartisan praise and has a pro-labor track record, Trump’s threats to deport millions, impose tariffs and weaken worker protections have left many in the labor movement wary of what his time in office will bring.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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No more staring in awe at my family/friends who just moments ago were sharing a ridiculous joke, suddenly transformed into iconic titans, towering and thriving in the blinding lights.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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With every prediction, the rest of the panel was in awe of Chalamet’s specificity in his choices, which is slightly backhanded as Chalamet was invited to the show to make predictions on game-winners.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiration. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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